Have you been searching for the best bike for your 4 or 5 year old? You’ve come to the right place! Our list of the top 5 bikes for 4-5 year olds includes bikes suitable for beginning riders to young rippers.

You’ll find loads of “kid’s bikes” online, most of which are heavy and hard to ride (or even dangerous) due to ill fitting components (especially brake levers). Our list of best bikes for 4-5 year olds only includes bikes that were specifically designed for small riders. For each of our featured models, special attention was paid to the weight of the bike and design of the components to improve the chances that your child can maneuver safely and confidently and enjoy riding.

Remember that fit is of utmost importance for safety and fun. Even if your kiddo is comfortable pedaling, she should feel comfortable straddling the bike with both fee on the ground. Check the listed stand-over height against your rider’s inseam measurement (length of the leg, measured on the inside from crotch to ankle) to be sure you’ve got the right size. Note that kids on the taller side might fit better on a 20 inch wheel bike.

Here is an overview of our top five 16-inch wheel bikes for 4 or 5 year old kids. Check out the comparison table at the end of the article to see all the size, cost and other data in one place.

Cleary Hedgehog 16 Single Speed

The Cleary Hedgehog 16” single speed is a light weight kids bike that weighs just 16 lbs. The Hedgehog includes front and rear child specific hand brakes with freewheel rear hub. The child-specific geometry centers your rider’s weight between hands and seat, creating a stable, agile bike. The flip flop rear hub enables two freewheels to be mounted at once, and a cog range from 13 teeth to 18 teeth to adjust to your local terrain. The seat, grips, handlebars and brake levers were designed for small riders.

Prevelo Zulu Two

Is your young mountain biker ready to tear up the trails? If so, check out the amazing Prevelo Zulu Two. This 16” wheel bike was designed with high quality components to provide the best performance and fit for mountain biking kids. The Prevelo Zulu Two features a lightweight 60mm travel airfork with adjustable rebound, lockout and compression to help smooth out the bumps. The front and rear disc brakes will help your little ripper control speed comfortably and stop safely.

Woom 3

The Woom 3 is a lightweight, high-performance package for your growing rider. This bike was designed to have a low center of gravity to help your kiddo to further improve their riding skills. The Woom 3 has a front and rear V-brake for easy sopping and speed control. Woom designed the 3 for kids 41-47 inches tall. Everything on this bike is designed with kids in mind including the long wheel base for stable riding, the optimized geometry for an upright riding position, and the narrow pedals and the length and width of the woom cranks are purposefully designed to match the ergonomics of a child.

Raleigh Rowdy 16/ Lily 16

Raleigh gives us two 16 inch bikes for our list. The Rowdy 16 ,“designed for boys”, and the Lily 16 “designed for girls” are essentially the same bike with slightly different frames and gender designated colors. (Come on, Raleigh – it’s 2019). These bikes are designed for kids 3-5 years old or 39”-45” in height. They both have a lightweight aluminum frame and a single speed drivetrain. The front and rear V brakes ensure safe stopping. The saddle and grips are designed to fit kids.

Strider 16 Sport Bike

The Strider 16 Sport Kid’s Bike is the largest Strider model – designed for taller kids who are learning to ride a bike. Strider bikes have no cranks which helps kids learn side-to-side balance which is essential to learning to ride a bike. The Strider 16 has all-terrain tires to provide comfort and confidence over grass, gravel, dirt, and pavement. The handlebar-mounted brake levers transition children from stopping with their feet to stopping with the Strider 16’s front and rear V-brakes.

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